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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An establishment for special instruction, particularly in music and theatrical declamation and training.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun A public place of instruction in any special branch, esp. music and the arts. [See conservatory, 3].

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  • noun music A music academy, music school, school of music, music conservatory, conservatory of music.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts

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